This is the year to get certified—and we're going to help you do it!

The Let Us Help You Succeed program is our way of reaching out to MTs and providing them with the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to succeed with their credentialing goals.

It’s a forum where we can provide tips on setting a credentialing resolution that you can keep, and a place where we're always cooking up new "Recipes for Success." This is the place to come to help you refocus on your goals and propel yourself forward on the path to achieve them!

Focus of the Month—February

This month the focus is on following through. What good is setting a goal if you don't push yourself to complete it? During the beginning of the year it is so easy to put your goals on the back-burner and focus on all the tasks in front of you, but it's important to keep your goals in sight.

One of the best ways to keep your goal of getting credentialed within arm’s reach is to refocus on the benefits of achieving it, and there are innumerable benefits. Below are just a few reasons acknowledged by credentialed MTs to keep in mind:

Obtaining and maintaining your credential will prove your worth to your employer and to your industry.
A credential is a way to provide your employers with a reason to have confidence in your skills and knowledge.
A credential is something tangible to show prospective employers.
Employers are beginning to recognize the value of the credential and the employees that hold it.
A credential shows your commitment to your profession and your dedication to staying abreast of the constant influx of information required to be an expert in high-quality clinical documentation.
You are assisting in presenting the clinical documentation industry with the recognition of the profession as a competency-based role.
A credential provides self-reassurance that your skills and knowledge are top-notch, ensuring your knowledge and skills compare with others in your industry.
Personal satisfaction.
The letters behind your name tell a story. Your story. They're yours to take with you wherever you go.

You should train for your exam like you would for a 5K—with practice! AHDI has many products and courses that were created to help you prepare for your exam. Aside from your real-life work experience, these materials are the primary ways to receive additional practice for the content you will encounter on your exam, help you understand the blue print, and become familiar with the testing platform by taking the 15-question practice test. And don't forget to work on your testing endurance by pacing yourself—read questions carefully and don’t forget to proofread your work! Prepare for your exam!!

The next step is to check out our Recipes for Success and begin your preparation so that you can make your goal of becoming a credentialed MT come true!

New Product Highlight

The long-anticipated companion piece to the CMT Exam Guide, the CMT Exam Guide: A Walk Through the Audio Objectives, is now here! This is the first audio prep product available for the CMT Credentialing Exam under the new blue print.

Created to give exam candidates an opportunity to gain practical experience prior to sitting for the level 2 exam, the CMT Exam Audio Objectives CD provides a guide for understanding the blue print objectives and the kinds of excerpts and blanks that fit each objective. Not to mention it gives you the opportunity to practice transcribing against the audio. The CMT Exam Audio Objectives CD is included in one of this month's deals, the CMT Study Bundle or can be purchased separately. Get your copy today!

What are Recipes for Success?

Recipes for Success are the tips, deals, and added bonuses that we share to help you prepare for your credentialing exam. Here's a rundown of what we've got prepared for you:

"Tip to whet your appetite" is all about providing you with the best tips for sitting for your credentialing exam—and the best part—it's available to ANYONE interested in taking the exam.

Your "main course" is better known as the Deal of the Month and is one of AHDI's best benefits. Each month we will feature discounts on products that will help you study for and maintain your credential.

"A bonus to satisfy your sweet tooth," doubles as a well-known program we currently have in place called the Bonus Member Benefit. This added morsel is a benefit for members and will provide an exclusive opportunity to make the most of your exam preparation.